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N929 PUV

1996 BMW R Series

Red Diesel 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,797 mi
Last recorded46,797 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN929 PUV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 46,797 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 46,652 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 46,128 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 45,355 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 41,635 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 41,635 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2015 39,467 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 39,461 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 37,345 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 35,932 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 34,519 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,305 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2010 33,305 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 31,505 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2008 28,585 miles

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 28,585 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 25,913 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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N929 PUV is a 1996 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1996 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 45,396 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N929 PUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 30 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N929 PUV registered?

N929 PUV is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N929 PUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N929 PUV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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